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Suboccipital neuropathy after bone conduction device placement.

H T Faber1, J A de Ru

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Central Military Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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Summary

This case study details a 70-year-old female experiencing occipital neuropathy after bone conduction device surgery. The condition caused chronic pain and limited mobility, highlighting a potential surgical complication.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Bone conduction devices offer hearing solutions but surgical placement can carry risks.
  • Occipital neuropathy, characterized by scalp pain, can arise from nerve compression or trauma.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old female developed progressive chronic pain at the left temporal bone implantation site post-surgery.
  • This pain restricted neck movement, leading to secondary shoulder and arm discomfort, initially misdiagnosed as frozen shoulder.

Findings:

  • The patient's symptoms were consistent with occipital neuropathy, likely caused by scar tissue entrapment of the occipital nerves post-surgery.
  • Standard treatments including pain medication and occipital nerve blocks provided no lasting relief.

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering occipital neuropathy as a differential diagnosis for head and neck pain following bone conduction device surgery.
  • Further research into preventative measures and targeted treatments for post-surgical occipital neuropathy is warranted.